Disaster payments in Puerto Rico totaled $2.9 million in 2021
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $670,742 | 23.2% | 23.2% |
| 2 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $525,910 | 18.2% | 41.4% |
| 3 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $485,021 | 16.8% | 58.2% |
| 4 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $458,265 | 15.9% | 74.1% |
| 5 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $184,493 | 6.4% | 80.5% |
| 6 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $180,717 | 6.3% | 86.8% |
| 7 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $175,676 | 6.1% | 92.9% |
| 8 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $118,338 | 4.1% | 97.0% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $87,913 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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